2002 Chevrolet Trailblazer Ext Problems
Below Average Complaints
Real NHTSA owner complaints for the 2002 Chevrolet Trailblazer Ext.
Complaints
120
Crashes
3
Fires
4
Injuries
1
Fatalities
—
Recalls
0
Worst 2002 Chevrolet Trailblazer Ext Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
#118 complaints
Automatic Transmission
Avg mileage:71,844 mi
#212 complaints
Electrical Faults
Avg mileage:71,182 mi
Fires:2
#39 complaints
Gasoline Fuel System
Avg mileage:85,826 mi
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2002 Chevrolet Trailblazer Ext.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Automatic Transmission | 18 | — | — | 71,844 mi | |
| Electrical Faults | 12 | — | 2 | 71,182 mi | |
| Gasoline Fuel System | 9 | — | — | 85,826 mi | |
| Fuel System, Gasoline:Storage:Tank Assembly:Filler Pipe And Cap | 8 | — | — | 62,171 mi | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Cooling System:Fan | 6 | — | — | 42,357 mi | |
| Exterior Lighting:Brake Lights | 5 | — | — | 24,550 mi | |
| Fuel System, Gasoline:Storage:Tank Assembly | 5 | — | — | 67,346 mi | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Headlight/Taillight Failures | 4 | — | 2 | — | |
| Latches/Locks/Linkages:Doors:Latch | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Structural Problems | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Visibility | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Visibility:Power Window Devices And Controls | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Electrical System:12v/24v/48v Battery | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Engine & Cooling | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Cooling System | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Other Equipment | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Suspension Failures | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Visibility:Windshield Wiper/Washer:Motor | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Air Bags:Frontal | 1 | 1 | — | — | |
| Equipment:Appliance:Air Conditioner | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Equipment:Recreational Vehicle/Trailer:Lpg Systems:Tank Assembly | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Exterior Lighting:Back Up Lights | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Exterior Lighting:Tail Lights | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Fuel Pump | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Latches/Locks/Linkages:Hatchback/Liftgate:Lock | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Latches/Locks/Linkages:Tailgate:Latch | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Power Train:Automatic Transmission:Cooling Unit And Lines | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Manual Transmission | 1 | — | — | — |
Automatic Transmission
18
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
71,844
Electrical Faults
12
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
2
Avg Miles
71,182
Gasoline Fuel System
9
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
85,826
Fuel System, Gasoline:Storage:Tank Assembly:Filler Pipe And Cap
8
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
62,171
Engine And Engine Cooling:Cooling System:Fan
6
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
42,357
Exterior Lighting:Brake Lights
5
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
24,550
Fuel System, Gasoline:Storage:Tank Assembly
5
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
67,346
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Headlight/Taillight Failures
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
2
Avg Miles
—
Latches/Locks/Linkages:Doors:Latch
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Structural Problems
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Visibility
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Visibility:Power Window Devices And Controls
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Electrical System:12v/24v/48v Battery
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Engine & Cooling
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Engine And Engine Cooling:Cooling System
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Other Equipment
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Suspension Failures
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Visibility:Windshield Wiper/Washer:Motor
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Air Bags:Frontal
1
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Equipment:Appliance:Air Conditioner
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Equipment:Recreational Vehicle/Trailer:Lpg Systems:Tank Assembly
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Exterior Lighting:Back Up Lights
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Exterior Lighting:Tail Lights
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Fuel Pump
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Latches/Locks/Linkages:Hatchback/Liftgate:Lock
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Latches/Locks/Linkages:Tailgate:Latch
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Power Train:Automatic Transmission:Cooling Unit And Lines
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Manual Transmission
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
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2002 Chevrolet Trailblazer Ext — FAQ
Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.
Is the 2002 Chevrolet Trailblazer Ext reliable?
Verdict: Below Average Complaints. The 2002 Chevrolet Trailblazer Ext has 120 NHTSA complaints, 3 crash-related, and 0 recall campaigns. The most common issue is Automatic Transmission with 18 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 2002 Chevrolet Trailblazer Ext?
Top reported problems: Automatic Transmission (18 complaints, avg 71,844 mi); Electrical Faults (12 complaints, avg 71,182 mi); Gasoline Fuel System (9 complaints, avg 85,826 mi). Every complaint is filed by an owner with NHTSA — this is raw reported data, not editorial opinion.
At what mileage do problems start on the 2002 Chevrolet Trailblazer Ext?
The weighted average mileage at time of complaint is about 65,568 miles. Some components fail earlier, some later — check the "All Problems by Category" table above for per-issue averages.
How safe is the 2002 Chevrolet Trailblazer Ext?
NHTSA complaints for the 2002 Chevrolet Trailblazer Ext include 3 crash-related reports, 4 fire reports, 1 injuries, and 0 fatalities. These are owner-reported incidents, not official crash-test ratings — a complaint being filed doesn't confirm a defect, but clusters around specific components are worth investigating.
Does the 2002 Chevrolet Trailblazer Ext have any recalls?
No NHTSA recall campaigns have been issued for the 2002 Chevrolet Trailblazer Ext as of the latest data sync. Verify by VIN for the most current status — new recalls can be issued years after a model year ships.
Should I buy a 2002 Chevrolet Trailblazer Ext?
Fewer complaints than typical for this model. That's a good sign, but every individual car is different — the VIN still tells you what happened to this specific one.
Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.
Wider context: See the full Chevrolet Trailblazer Ext reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.
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